Chloride (Cl–)

For a brief introduction and guide to abbreviations, see Laboratory Tests: General Remarks.

Analyte [material]

Chloride (Cl–) [S/P]

Reference range, target level, or decision threshold

98-106 mmol/L

Interpretation of results

↑ Hypertonic dehydration, excessive NaCl intake, metabolic acidosis due to HCO3– loss

↓ Hyponatremia, Cl– loss due to vomiting or diarrhea